100% onsite in Mason, Ohio when not traveling.
Travel is 90% thru out US going to customer sites.
The PLC Controls Engineer II implements electrical projects as the Lead Engineer for an integrated system or sub-system. Engineer provides planning, reporting and management of the electrical project, in addition to technical implementation. The Electrical Controls Engineer takes full ownership of the electrical project elements and executes and/or delegate individual tasks throughout the project life cycle by coordinating and forecasting electrical resources in-house and on site may include other Electrical Project Engineers. The Engineer takes a systems approach in understanding core design features, project elements, overall electrical architecture and manages the scope, budget, schedule, maintaining internal and external customer expectations throughout the project life cycle.
Key Responsibilities
Apply prescriptive methodology to project tasks
Collaborate with engineering teams
Execute project tasks
Prepare or update reports and documentation
Attends weekly team meetings; reviews scheduled tasks/timelines
Lead automation projects for material handling clients. Develop and implement PLC code for the material handling equipment.
Review AutoCAD layouts and schematics to program the projects.
Test PLC prototypes internally and on site for new/changes in the project.
Assess programming and commissioning methods to ensure development of standard coding are met with standards.
Executes all test plans on-site, both internal and customer acceptance/BUAT/UAT/FAT
Monitors and works from project tasks lists and timelines; reports progress on a regular basis
YOU MUST HAVE
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of Controls Engineering Experience in a similar role
• Leadership experience (Project Lead, Project Manager, Supervisor, Team Lead, or similar)
• Ability and willingness to travel above 85% of the time
• E-Commerce Material Handling Systems
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming and Electrical Design of:
o Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff Programmable Logic Controllers
o Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming and setup
o Network Protocols
o Warehouse control system software interface and protocols
o Human-machine Interface system design
• Scanner and Machine vision system interface
• Project planning and budgeting
• Effective writing and verbal skills
Tools and software – Logix 5000, Studio 5000, ZoneFlex Configurator, RSLinx, FactoryTalk View, B&R Automation Studio, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, SST Profibus Configuration tool, Ignition, SOPAS, Datalogic DataMan.
WE VALUE
• Capability to apply broad knowledge of one professional discipline or advanced knowledge of specific technical/operational practices
• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, by consistently taking the initiative to get things done
• Capability to update or modify working methods in your role by following defined procedures
• Interest and skill to collaborate with engineering functional teams
• Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity
• Dexterity to evaluate and recommend technical solutions based on standard or accepted technical practices
• 2-5 years of experience in Controls Engineering
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
